Violence and Bullying: Risks, Intervention, Prevention
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 88
Special Issue Editors
Interests: violence and trauma; family therapy; family intervention
Interests: child and adolescent mental health; mental health service utilization; school social work practice; interprofessional mental health practice in schools; adverse childhood experiences
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Violence and bullying remain critical and pervasive issues across various social contexts, with significant consequences for individuals, communities, and institutions. Bullying behaviors manifest in numerous forms, including physical aggression, psychological intimidation, workplace harassment, and cyberbullying, each contributing to long-term emotional and social harm. Despite growing awareness and ongoing policy efforts, the persistence of these issues highlights the need for continued scholarly examination of their underlying causes, risk factors, and the effectiveness of various intervention and prevention strategies.
This Special Issue seeks to advance academic discourse on violence and bullying by bringing together research that explores both theoretical and applied perspectives. We invite submissions that examine the psychological, social, and structural determinants of aggressive behaviors, as well as those that evaluate intervention models and prevention frameworks across different settings. Particularly welcome are studies that investigate the role of digital technologies in both exacerbating and mitigating bullying, the impact of early-life experiences on aggressive tendencies, and policy-driven approaches aimed at fostering safer environments. Contributions employing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches are encouraged, as well as interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate insights from psychology, social work, education, public health, and criminology.
By compiling diverse research on violence and bullying, this Special Issue aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of these phenomena while identifying practical, evidence-based solutions. We hope this collection will serve as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to reducing violence and promoting safer, more inclusive communities.
Dr. Yangjin Park
Dr. Jennifer L. Murphy
Dr. Sejung Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bullying
- violence
- aggression
- intervention strategies
- prevention programs
- cyberbullying
- workplace harassment
- school safety
- mental health
- policy development
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